Amazon Linux vs Kali Linux

Amazon Linux plans

• Amazon Linux 2023Free
• Amazon Linux 2027 (Preview)Free

Kali Linux plans

• Kali LinuxFree

Pick Amazon Linux if…

Amazon Linux suits users running workloads on EC2 or Docker containers who want a free Linux distribution. It may also fit developers who need container images for local development or other environments.

Pick Kali Linux if…

Kali Linux is aimed at experienced penetration testers and security specialists who are familiar with Linux. Its supported environments include computers, virtualized systems, cloud, containers, ARM devices, and Android through Kali NetHunter.